Kunahandhoo Island
Inhabited Maldivian island in Baa Atoll
Kunahandhoo is one of the inhabited islands of the Maldives; travelers visit for snorkeling, scuba diving and guesthouse stays that provide direct access to coral reefs and island village life.
Kunahandhoo at a Glance#
How to Get to Kunahandhoo#
Access is typically by scheduled or chartered speedboat or domestic flight and then boat transfer, depending on the atoll. Check local atoll ferry services and guesthouse arrangements for precise transfer options.
Tips for Visiting Kunahandhoo#
- If planning a stay in a local guesthouse, contact the Raa or corresponding atoll council ahead of time for permissions and schedules.
- Respect local customs - dress and behaviour on inhabited Maldivian islands are conservative compared with resort islands.
Best Time to Visit Kunahandhoo#
The dry season (November-April) is preferable for reliable boat and seaplane transfers and calmer sea conditions.
Dry season
November-April · 25-31°C
Calmer seas and sunnier skies; best for travel and boat transfers.
Wet season
May-October · 25-31°C
Intermittent heavy rain and stronger winds; fewer visitors and lower prices.
Weather & Climate near Kunahandhoo#
Climate
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 26°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2223 mm/year), wettest in December.
Air Quality:
AQI 51
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 27° - 31° | 34° | 154 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 11.9h |
| February | Very Good | 27° - 31° | 34° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.0h |
| March | Very Good | 27° - 32° | 35° | 105 mm | some cloud | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 27° - 32° | 36° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.0h |
| May | Good | 27° - 32° | 36° | 248 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| June | Acceptable | 27° - 31° | 35° | 170 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| July | Good | 27° - 31° | 34° | 178 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| August | Good | 26° - 30° | 33° | 186 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| September | Good | 26° - 30° | 33° | 231 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 26° - 31° | 33° | 256 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| November | Good | 26° - 31° | 34° | 200 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
| December | Good | 26° - 31° | 34° | 260 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
